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Release Date:
May 23, 2023
Original Title:
Tokyo Stories
Alternate Titles:
EOS: Tokyo Stories
Exhibition on Screen: Tokyo Stories
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Seventh Art Productions
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
CZ: 12+
Runtime: 90
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets. The exhibition was a smash-hit five-star success and brought a younger and more diverse audience to the museum. The film uses the exhibition as a launchpad to travel to Tokyo itself, and explore the art and artists of the city more fully. A beautifully illustrated and richly detailed film, looking at a city which has undergone constant destruction and renewal over its 400-year history, resulting in one of the most vibrant and interesting cities on the planet…
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